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The Philadelphia Eagles leaned on their trademark Tush Push to secure a 20-17 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 2, and Saquon Barkley punctuated the moment with an explicit celebration that underscored the play's dominance.
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Following the win at Arrowhead Stadium in a rematch of Super Bowl LIX, Barkley delivered an NSFW mic drop as he left the field. In a video shared by Ari Meirov of The 33rd Team, the running back shouted toward the sidelines .
"Everybody knows what's coming! It don't f****** matter!" Barkley yelled.
He continued on the bench.
"The whole world knows what we're f****** doing and it doesn't f****** matter."
The comments came after the Eagles repeatedly turned to the short-yardage formation, which has become a staple of their offense. Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones expressed frustration on the sideline after the game.
"They ran the same play seven f****** times!" Jones said.
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Eagles lean on Tush Push as Chiefs fall to 0-2 in Super Bowl LIX rematch
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The game script reflected the contrast in offensive approaches. Kansas City , behind quarterback Patrick Mahomes , found more success through the air, with Mahomes completing 16 of 29 passes for 187 yards, one touchdown and one interception. He added 66 rushing yards on seven carries, including a touchdown.
Philadelphia relied on ground production to control key moments. Quarterback Jalen Hurts managed 101 passing yards on 15-of-22 passing, while adding 15 yards on nine rushes with a touchdown. Barkley carried the load with a game-high 88 yards on 22 attempts, scoring once on the ground to complement the Tush Push efficiency.
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The Eagles, who captured Super Bowl LIX earlier this year by defeating the Chiefs, improved to 2-0 with the win. The reigning champions now return home for a Week 3 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams (2-0) on Sunday, Sept. 21, at 1 p.m. ET on FOX.
Kansas City dropped to 0-2 after consecutive close losses to open the season. The Chiefs will look to rebound on the road against the New York Giants (0-2) in a Sunday night game at 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC.
Barkley's remarks and the frustration on Kansas City's sideline highlighted how a controversial 2005 rule change that legalized pushing ball carriers continues to shape outcomes, with the Eagles showing little sign of abandoning the NFL's most polarizing play.
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